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Weather & Climate in Nanchong, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nanchong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 4,819.3 sq mi (12,482.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 386/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7951°N, 106.0847°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| May 12, 2008 | 13 km S of Mianyang, China | M5.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 21 km S of Mianyang, China | M5.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2010 | eastern Sichuan, China | M5.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 25 km NNE of Tongchuan, China | M4.9 | 99 km | 2 km |
| Feb 2, 2020 | 43 km SSE of Deyang, China | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 10 km NNE of Tongchuan, China | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 46 km NNE of Tongchuan, China | M4.7 | 114 km | 9 km |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 26 km NE of Chonglong, China | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 37 km WSW of Bishan, China | M4.5 | 98 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 1993 | 30 km NW of Yongchuan, China | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 45 km NNE of Tongchuan, China | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2016 | 68 km N of Fuling, China | M4.4 | 127 km | 15 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 24 km NE of Chonglong, China | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1995 | 23 km ESE of Jiangyou, China | M4.3 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 23 km ENE of Deyang, China | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 41 km E of Tongchuan, China | M3.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 13 km N of Yongchuan, China | M3.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 24 km ESE of Mianyang, China | M3.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1958 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in |
Nanchong has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.6").